Travel Assistance
Transportation to Distant Appointments
Long-distance travel for medical care can be overwhelming. Explore air and ground transportation resources that help patients reach specialized care when appointments are far from home.
Transportation to Distant Appointments
AirCare Alliance (ACA)
A national list of air carriers that assist cancer patients. Air Care Alliance provides the only site which lists all known volunteer pilot organizations flying for the public benefit.
Visit resourceAir Charity Network
Serves all 50 states and volunteer pilots utilize their own aircraft, fuel, and time to provide free air transportation to medical facilities for citizens who are financially distressed.
Visit resourceAngel Airlines for Cancer Patients
These programs focus on connecting patients with volunteer pilot networks or regional flight assistance.
Angel Flight East (AFE)
Volunteer pilots use their own aircraft to take children and adults (for free) seeking medical treatment far from home.
Contact for availabilityAngel Flight Northeast
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization honored to serve courageous patients and their families who have an incredible will to live.
Visit resourceAdditional Transportation Resources
Cancer Care Services - Transportation Assistance
Information on transportation assistance for cancer patients.
Cancer DriveLine Society (Vancouver Island only)
Community Resource Hub link for Cancer DriveLine Society.
Corporate Angel Network
Arranges free travel on corporate jets for cancer patients, bone marrow donors and bone marrow recipients. Call (914) 328-1313 to register within three weeks of a specific appointment at a recognized cancer treatment center.
LifeLine Pilots (LLP)
Facilitates free transportation for ongoing medical treatments, diagnosis and follow-up care.
Mercy Medical Angels
Provides free transportation nationwide to and from medical care for qualifying in-need individuals and their families.
Patient Airlift Services (PALS)
Comprehensive air and ground door-to-door transportation assistance across 43 states with a volunteer pilot team.
Sarcoma OMA Foundation
Provides travel-related financial assistance to patients seeking sarcoma-related medical care.
Southwest Airlines Medical Transportation Grant Program
Offers complimentary roundtrip tickets to nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation organizations. Contact the hospital social worker, travel concierge, or patient assistance department. Contact 214-792-1300.
Transportation Support Services
Support services may include help with air and ground transportation for medical care, emotional support, help with returning to work, or financial assistance for child care and other needs.